Question

1. what were the political and economic causes of the american revolution? 2. what aspects of enlightenment did the americans use to create their new government?

Explanation:

1. Politically, the colonists resented British control and lack of representation in Parliament. Economically, taxes like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts burdened them.
2. Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights (Locke), separation of powers (Montesquieu), and social - contract theory were used to create a government that protected individual liberties and had a system of checks - and - balances.

Answer:

1. Politically: Lack of representation in British Parliament. Economically: Unpopular taxes like Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.
2. Natural rights, separation of powers, social - contract theory.